Community Stuff 4/19/14

Hello! Mary Cahill (now Cahill Farella) here. Wanted to reach out and say that it’s great to see what you’ve done with GMG– congrats! My sister Maggie mentioned reading the other day that you had an incident with the same Doberman that jumped on my back on the way home from St. Mel’s one day… as I was looking over my shoulder at its significant canines (squealing in fear, no doubt), it’s owner finally came out, saying, “He wouldn’t hurt a fly!” :) Ah, the good old days when kids could “safely” walk to school…

Anyhoo, I’m living in Framingham with my husband and brood of seven. In my spare time I love to paint with oils. I’m sending along a recent painting project done on panels of Masonite– in case you need some Good Friday fodder!

Be well, and Happy Easter,

-Mary

A successful start to the season!!

Two weeks ago, 9 volunteers took to the sanders and scrapers to help return our 4 winterized dories to race condition. All went well and since then, Damon patched a damaged bow and the bottoms have been painted. We have also seen a few nice rowing days this Spring with all 4 practice dories away from the dock at once. Hope to see this continue as we get closer to the race season, and don’t forget that dues must be paid and liability forms signed before you row the committee’s dories!

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 19th is another scheduled maintenance day, and although it looks like the weather may cooperate, I have to postpone due to other obligations. I will be in touch once the next painting day is scheduled. In the mean time, keep on rowing!

a free, low-dose chest CT screening to individuals who meet the established National Comprehensive Cancer network’s

(NCCN) high-risk criteria. Person between the ages of 50 and 74 who have smoked at least an average of one pack of cigarettes per day for twenty-years, may meet the necessary criteria and qualify for a free screening.

It is not necessary to be a resident of Gloucester, all are welcome. Appointments are not necessary and the initial evaluation only takes a few minutes. Those who meet the criteria will be provided a date, time and location for their CT lung screening at the time of the initial evaluation.

An initial screening will take place on April 28th from 4-6 p.m.

The Open Door, 28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester, MA. All are welcome.

While private insurers and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) do not currently cover low-dose CT lung screening, and most hospitals charge a self-pay of at least $350. For this screening, Beverly Hospital is determined to help bring awareness and accessibility of this testing to all people at high-risk at no charge.

The screening does not obligate you to return to a Addison Gilbert Hospital/Beverly Hospital facility for any further screenings, for further evaluation of any findings, or any other services that Beverly Hospital provides.

America Star Publishing is proud to announce the release of a new book written by acclaimed and prolific Gloucester Author, Barry Stacks. The new book titled, Wicked Tuner, takes place in Gloucester and around Cape Ann, as all this author’s literary works have done. This is Barry’s 11th novel about his home town, and the 2nd book where the wildly popular Tucker Norman is the main character. Tucker is a retired sleuth who returns to his home town (Gloucester) after spending 30 years as a detective working in Key West, Florida for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. After returning to Gloucester Tucker finds his best childhood friend is now the Chief of Detectives for Gloucester’s law enforcement agency. The two old friends find themselves working together on quirky mysteries involving murder, mayhem and some wicked strange twists and turns.

In this current book the old friends attempt to solve a mystery that requires more skills than the two retired cops have between them. Because of this need the reader will be introduced to some new characters. The plot of this adventure has the friends trying to work their way through a veil of voodoo and religious beliefs that have found their way to Gloucester through a group of Haitian immigrants. The former citizens of Haiti are hell bent on avenging an insult by delivering murderous death to anyone connected to the insult. There are places in the story where the reader will be left with their arm hair standing on end. The book is also filled with humorous anecdotes as Tucker, along with his Boston Terrier, JB, search through the clues while trying to solve this puzzle.

If you enjoy these books about Tucker Norman the publisher of Barry’s novels would like to let you know that there are two other books about this sleuth that are currently in the developmental stages. The Black Flag is currently being edited by Paige Kippen-Holmes. She and Barry have been collaborating on his novels for more than three years. Barry is currently writing another Tucker Norman novel that is titled, Rosie Crud, Johnny Handsome and Floyd. You should expect both books to be released in 2014.

For more information about Barry please check out his website, Gloucesterlostboy.com. He can also be reached via his e-mail,Lostboy1007@tampabay.rr.com. Barry always answers his e-mail within 24 hours of receiving it. All of his titles are available on-line and at many local book stores around the planet. His books are popular in England, Scandinavia, Australia, Japan and New Zealand. They can also be found at The Bookstore of Gloucester in the heart of the city’s West End.

EARTH DAY FAIRPresented by Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust and Community PartnersEssex, MA —- For the first time ever, Essex County Greenbelt is hosting anEarth Day festival in collaboration with numerous community non-profitorganizations. Join the fun at the Cox Reservation headquarters in Essex onSunday, April 27, from 10 am-2 pm. This free event will celebrate theenvironment, and build connections to our natural world by offering family-friendlyactivities. The event will also showcase local non-profit organizations that sharea commitment to building an environmentally sustainable community.Dave Rimmer, Greenbelt’ s Osprey Program director, will help kick off the day byintroducing families to Allyn and Ethel, our resident Osprey pair who recentlyreturned to their Cox nesting platform following their winter migration. They’vealready produced one egg in their nest. Throughout the day, families can use aspotting scope and binoculars to observe their nesting activity, and we’ll tune into Greenbelt’s on-line OspreyCam to see them up close.For those interested in a more energetic activity, Greenbelt will lead an invasivespecies identification and removal excursion on the property. Participants arewelcome to dig in and get dirty. Old clothes, boots, and hand tools areencouraged.Participating non-profit community partners will offer hands-on activities for thewhole family…even your dog! Cape Ann Animal Aid of Gloucester willdemonstrate the fun of recycling by helping kids make sustainable chew toys forFido. Bring an empty plastic water bottle and fleece scraps as materials. They’llalso be bringing some adoptable pups to meet.Founded in 1972 as a direct result of Earth Day, Toad Hall Bookstore of Rockportgives 100% of its profits to environmental projects. Toad Hall will offer an all-daybook swap. Drop off your old books, and take some new ones for free. You caneven sign up to join the Green Toad Book Club, a monthly venture co-sponsoredby the Book Store and Greenbelt.A student from Tufts University will help families create pollinator houses that canbe placed in your backyard. The decline in pollinator populations – such as beesand butterflies – has become a major source of concern for the environment.We’ll answer questions about questions about pollinators, and theirenvironmental significance.Kestrel Educational Adventures of Gloucester will lead a tracking and animalidentification walk around the Cox Reservation, and will offer an arts and craftsproject. The Cape Ann based non-profit teaches “real science in the real world” toschool and youth groups,Other Community Partners Include:Department of Agricultural Resources.Cape Ann Trail StewardsNext Step LivingManchester Essex Conservation TrustEssex Farmers MarketBring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds. Greenbelt will offer light snacks andlemonade. For more information contact Greenbelt at ecga@ecga.org or call978-768-7241.

Hi Joey,

We’re ready to contra dance again this Saturday at the First Baptist Church on Gloucester Avenue. As our dance community continues to grow, we want people to know we are very welcoming to new-comers, no previous experience necessary and you do not have to attend with a partner.

Conrtra dancing is good fun, good exercise and our dance always features great live music.

Thanks for helping us spread the word!

High School Summer Internships at Maritime Gloucester

“I can’t tell you how much I learned about marine life, running an aquarium, and even teaching the public. Every shift I came home with a new story to tell: ‘Today I watched a squid shoot ink!’ or ‘Today I looked at live crab plankton with a microscope!’ and the entire experience was extremely valuable.” –Lindsey, Marine Science Intern

Marine Science Internship

Maritime Gloucester offers unpaid summer marine science internships for high school students who have completed their freshman year. The program is centered around hands-on learning in our small outdoor aquarium, the Sea Pocket Lab. The aquarium consists of several saltwater habitat tanks, including four touch tanks, filled with specimens of local marine life. Sea Pocket Lab Aquarium is designed to educate visitors and students about local marine environments, introduce them to the creatures that inhabit our coastal waters, and engage them in Gloucester’s rich maritime heritage. Interns work as interpreters, assist in animal husbandry duties, and participate in the care of aquarium exhibits. Interns can also participate in educational enrichment programs and tide pool collecting trips, giving them a chance to better understand the coastal marine life of Gloucester.

Advanced Internship: Citizen Science

This Advanced Internship serves as a supplement to the Marine Science Internship and is part an ongoing Citizen Science program contributing to Gloucester’s on-going monitoring of marine species. In addition to their regular Aquarium shifts, interns involved in this program are expected to participate in multiple ocean-monitoring projects, both onsite at Maritime Gloucester and at nearby marshes. On our pier, interns will monitor the growth of invasive invertebrate species. Interns will also monitor the abundance of local salt marsh species, including fishes, invertebrates, and plants, through hands-on field studies.

Advanced Internship: Maritime Education

This Advanced Internship serves as a supplement to the Marine Science Internship and allows interns to assist with Maritime Gloucester’s educational programs. In addition to their regular Aquarium shifts, interns involved in this program are expected to assist during various summer programs for students and visitors. Interns will learn how to use our video microscope lab, and help teach visitors how to create slides and view local plankton. They will also assist with several children’s programs integrating projects in marine engineering, biology and maritime history.

Hi Joey: spring is officially here!! The real boys and girls of summer have returned to stellwagen bank!! Cape Ann Whale Watch will kick off their 36th season of whale watching this Saturday April 19th departing at 1:30!! Please come join us aboard “Hurricane Two ” as we go in search of the gentle giants of the deep!! Thanks Capt Jim Douglass

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Free GMG Gloucester Sticker

As long as supplies last if any GMG folks want a bumper sticker but can't drop down the dock, just send a self addressed and stamped envelope longer then 7 and a half inches and I'll drop one in the mail for you.

Send the self addressed and stamped envelope to the dock at 95 East Main St Gloucester Ma 01930 care of Joey (put my name in big letters to make sure it gets to me)

Free GMG Gloucester Sticker

As long as supplies last if any GMG folks want a bumper sticker but can't drop down the dock, just send a self addressed and stamped envelope longer then 7 and a half inches and I'll drop one in the mail for you.

Send the self addressed and stamped envelope to the dock at 95 East Main St Gloucester Ma 01930 care of Joey (put my name in big letters to make sure it gets to me)